Ohio University Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Athens, Ohio · EIN 31-6402269
- Ohio
- Athens
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Ohio
- Total giving
- $42MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $890MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The Ohio University Foundation was established in 1945 to support the mission of Ohio University, the first institution of higher education in the Northwest Territory. Ohio University holds as its central purpose the intellectual and personal development of its students and is well known for its outstanding faculty of accomplished teachers whose research and creative activity advance knowledge across many disciplines. During fiscal year 2025, The Ohio University Foundation received thousands of gifts totaling more than $59 million.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University | $38M | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.ohio.edu/foundation
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.